Around the World in Eighteen (Rhymes with 'Days')
The world has some truly incredible sights, that most of us will not manage to see all of them in our lifetime. Luckily, someone invented photography and online social networks, so we can live vicariously through others travels. But you know whenever you do get to some of these places, you will definitely have some stories, and photos, to share.
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USA
Towering rock formations that are a stark contrast on the green landscape, the Garden of the Gods is a cant-miss sight for any traveler in Colorado.
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Greece
Athens is one of the most famous Greek cities, and home to countless ancient ruins and modern treats, all blended into one eclectic city to enjoy and explore.
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Iraq
Mosul isn't exactly what you'd think of when planning a family vacation, and that's a good thing. The city has been demolished by years of conflict and while a fascinating landscape to explore and film, it's not recommended during the peak tourist season, or any season, at least until things calm down. You can check out the latest travel status for Iraq on the Department of State website
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Nepal
Nepal and the Himalayas are an incredible travel destination, if you can get there and get the proper clearances from the authorities. A dream of many extreme-sport lovers, some of the most incredible mountain peaks in the world await whoever comes to explore this world.
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Vietnam
If you've never been to either China or Vietnam, cancel your next travel plans, and head to this area. The border between the two countries features incredible waterfalls and rolling hills in a swathe across the border. There are few borders between countries as beautiful as this, so make sure to put this at the top of your list for your next destination.
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Prague
Prague is one of the highlight destinations in Eastern Europe. With crazy prices and a wide variety of tourist attractions and culinary options, you can return again and again to Prague, and do something different every time.
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Turkey
All things considered, even if the political situation in Turkey is a daily Russian Roulette of who's gonna coup, the country itself offers incredible tourist attractions, including incredible coastlines, ancient history, lively culture, and a wide variety of cultural festivals to explore.
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Malaysia
Malaysia has some of the most vibrant and colorful architecture and temples in Asia, and there are too many sights that tourists must see to list. You just have to go there already and start seeing.
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Slovenia
Slovenia is a European destination not often heard of when people speak of their travels on the continent. With incredible natural wonders (See the picture), and cultural wonders just waiting to be discovered, this is a dark horse for the tourist season if you're looking for an alternate destination to where everyone will be.
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Canada
Canada is just a hop across the border, and for views like these, not to mention fresh maple syrup and mountees, the only question is, what are you waiting for? This Fairmont Chateau is situated on a beautiful backdrop.
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Guatemala
Home to ancient Mayan ruins, one of a kind views, not to mention a number of volcanoes and large swathes of rain forest, Guatemala is an unmissable part of Central America you can't miss on any jaunt to the area. Make sure not to miss the preserved Spanish village of Antigua, its a sight to behold
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Japan
Japan is one of the most unique and incredible cultural experiences in the world. A mixture of spiritual old world meets the innovative 21st Century, Japan has become a global hub of technology commerce, and even fashion. Though any trip to the island country will leave you shelling out a pretty penny, its every travelers dream with everything you need to have the complete vacation.
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Switzerland
Notoriously neutral, but stunningly beautiful, Switzerland offers the best a landlocked mountainous country can, with incredible scenery, way too many mountains to ski and snowboard on, and plenty of chocolate. With 2/3 of the country forestland, you will be able to hike to your heart's content
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Thailand
One of the millennial generation's favorite places to party, and famous for its incredible street culture, Thailand and the numerous islands off the coast have become a global hotspot for travel, where the tourist season is during periods of the year that other major destinations are less traveled by tourists.
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French Polynesia
A beautiful archipaeligo of islands, centered around a central one called Tahiti, French Polynesia is a paradise. Crystal clear water, amazing natural scenes and beaches, and amazing local culture to boot, this should be the first island nation on your list of places to go, followed by Hawaii. That's right, Hawaii is being replaced.
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Italy
Rome is the capital of the Christian world, containing the Vatican (technically it's own "country"), is one of the most popular tourist destinations in the world. Whether you're there to see the Pope, or ride a gondola around the cities waterways, or just chowing down on a pizza, you can't go wrong in Rome.
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Jordan
Camels, Ruins, and Deserts oh my! Petra provides one of the top travel destinations in the area, in terms of exploring ancient cultures. There is something about seeing temples and buildings hewn into valley walls that just gives you a sense of awe.
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Austria
Austria in Summer, Austria in Winter, you can't really go wrong with this perennial tourist destination. It holds the distinction of having one of the highest income per capita from tourism according to the OECD (30 most successful countries in the world). With the alps just a short drive away from wherever you are, you can be sure you'll enjoy the incredible culture and art that can be found all over Austria.
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